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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Searching For Roots
Scholarships Handed Out By
By Newscaster Correspondent Sally Price
Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club
Folks who stop by Tradewinds Realty are usually looking for a home to buy. Quite
The Yankeetown Inglis Womans Club proudly announced the winners of this years
often, to my excitement, they are looking for their roots. Having been here and in the public
Scholarship Awards. President Marty Hilliard and Vice President, Leslie Dasch handed out
almost 50 years I find great joy in talking old times. I have been blessed with a public position
nine scholarships to students who had attended Yankeetown School for their early educa-
as retired postmaster and in the public since I was 17 and have knowledge about many of
tion. Sharon Petrovich and the education committee sorted applications received form stu-
these historical inquiries.
dents of Dunnellon High School, Crystal River High School, Central Florida Community
Such was several weeks ago when Hartley Arnold and his wife stopped in from
College and more. The women of the club were delighted to give nine bright and successful
West Monroe La. His father, Hartley Russell Arnold was plant superintendent of the old
students individual scholarships to their respective universities.
Inglis Steam Plant, just a memory with the older locals. Arnold inquired if any of the 3 old
The scholarships were given as a result of the proceeds from weekly Bingo. Volun-
plant yard homes were still in existence. I pointed out the window to the home of Hamp and
teers from the club and community lead a festive group of Bingo games. In addition to the
Justine Mashburn. This home, located across from the Inglis Town Hall is in the original
scholarships given, a check for $635.00 was donated to Yankeetown School. These funds
condition it was years ago when it was one of 3 homes in the fenced 10 acres and separated
will be used to augment much needed supplies at the school.
from the roaming cows by a "cattle gap."
Nancy Lou Miller, a long-time club member, creates a weekly prize basket of as-
Arnold moved here around 1933 from St Petersburg and lived in one of the 3 homes
sorted goodies, donated by fellow members or hand-crafted by herself, that is raffled off. As
from age 4 to 9. Mashburn, who was chief operator at the steam plant, said the home was
a result of her efforts, she raised enough money from the baskets for an entire scholarship. It
moved to it's present location in 1952. The homes were put up for bid and Mashburn lucked
is thanks to this kind of generous giving of time and attention that allows the Yankeetown
out and won the bid. I gave a call to the Mashburns and made sure they were OK for us to
Inglis Womans Club to provide these opportunities to our local children.
stop down and get some pictures in their front yard. Arnold was thrilled to converse with one
Bingo players can feel good about playing because aside from the potential win-
of the few remaining workers who started with the power company when barges brought the
nings they may receive, funds generated provide other benefits, like "Kind News," a news-
#6 oil up the Withlacoochee River to provide power to the public. The steam plant property
paper given to Yankeetown School students filled with articles of interest, crossword puzzles
where the old White Phosphate Drying Plant was located was purchased in 1925 by Florida
and educational activities. Teachers are provided with an instructors version from which to
Power Corporation and the old plant stood until 1993 when it was demolished and became a
guide their students. Bingo is played every Thursday night, from September to May, at the
line training facility.
Yankeetown Inglis Womans Club located on 56th Street in Yankeetown.
Pictured From Left to Right: Leslie Dasch, Jessica Altum (also accepting for her sister, Ashley
Altum), Dorothy Duran, Ashley Jones, Rebekah Northcut, Larra Townsend, Marisa White, Cindy
Zarkowski accepting for her daughter, Nichole Zarkowski, Marty Hilliard, young man in front is
Austin Williams accepting for his sister, Alyson Williams- Woman’s Club Photo
Camp Safe Haven to help children cope with loss in a unique way
(Gainesville)—Sadness, anger, confusion -- these are some of the feelings people experience
Hartley Arnold and wife from West Monroe La. pose with Hamp Mashburn in front of one of the 3
when dealing with grief. However, children and adults do not grieve in the same way, so a
homes originally located on the Florida Power (Progress Energy) property west of where it sits
different counseling approach is needed.
today. Arnold grew up in one of these plant homes. Photo by Sally Price
Haven Hospice’s Healing Hearts program will host Camp Safe Haven on Friday, June 12
Commissioners Approve New Web Site For Town
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Camp Kulaqua, 23400 NW 212 Ave., in High Springs. The day camp is
designed for youth ages six to 12 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The camp
Inglis police officer John Dowd proposed to the town of Inglis constructing a
activities will provide an opportunity for them to have a fun time while being with their peers
website for the town at a cost of $1100. Dowd said about 1 week would be needed to get the
and will be able to share their experiences.
site up and running with an additional two days for employee training. Dowd first proposed
“Camp Safe Haven is designed to educate, encourage and empower young people to
he do the work as a contractor and not an employee of the police dep.t Town attorney Norm
experience their grief in a healthy and safe environment. Pain is a real, natural emotional
Fugate advised this would be a conflict of interest for an employee already to do contract
response to loss and kids are not immune. The goal is for the kids to have some fun while
work for the town.
learning some tools to help them through the pain,” said Vonceil Levine, bereavement spe-
Commissioner Edward Michaels said he was "leaning toward him because he is one
cialist for Haven Hospice.
of us, rather than giving it to someone else." Town clerk Sally McCranie said the money to
The camp is free and open to the public, but registration is required and space is limited.
pay Dowd could be moved from the contigency fund to his salary without effecting the
Lunch and snacks will be provided. For more information or to register for Camp Safe Haven,
police budget. Commissioner Gary Mosher said, "I thought that was a no-no". McCranie
contact Vonceil Levine, MSW, at 352-692-5105 or 800-727-1889.
said it could be done at the end of the year. Commissioners voted 4-0 approving the website.
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